The Veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings and a TDIU was granted. He is now rated at 100 percent for coronary artery disease, 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and 20 percent each for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities since December 11, 2014. Service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disabilities render him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment and his coronary artery disease is rated at 100 percent effective since December 11, 2014. Service connection for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy was granted as secondary to service-connected diabetes.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1707224
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The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the claims for sleep apnea and an increased disability rating for diabetes mellitus, type II.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for coronary artery disease is being remanded due to the inadequacy of a previous VA examination.
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